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Nutritional Values
360kcal
10gProtein
65gCarbs
8gFat
4gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🌱 Sesame
Koulouri Thessalonikis
How to order / say it
Say it
Κουλούρι Θεσσαλονίκης — [koo-LOO-ree]
Order
One koulouri Thessalonikis, please.
Locally
Ένα κουλούρι Θεσσαλονίκης, παρακαλώ.
Say locally
A circular bread with a crunchy sesame crust.
Why try it?
Koulouri Thessalonikis is not just a snack; it is a symbol of the city, often consumed on-the-go, reflecting the bustling life of Thessaloniki.
How it tastes
Crispy on the outside from the sesame seeds, soft and chewy on the inside. This versatile bread ring can be enjoyed plain or with cheese and olives.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Introduced by Greek immigrants from Asia Minor in the 1920s, Koulouri quickly became a popular street food staple in Thessaloniki due to its simple ingredients and comforting taste.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 400 g all-purpose flour
- 200 ml water
- 10 g yeast
- 🍯 10 g sugar
- 100 g sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast with water to form dough.
- 2 Let dough rise until doubled in size.
- 3 Shape dough into rings and coat in sesame seeds.
- 4 Bake until golden brown.
- 5 Cool slightly before serving.
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